lotto

[ lot-oh ]

noun

1. a game of chance in which a leader draws numbered disks at random from a stock and the players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards, the winner being the first to cover a complete row.
2. a lottery, as one operated by a state government, in which players choose numbers that are matched against those of the official drawing, the winning numbers typically paying large cash prizes.

lotto

/ ˈlɒtəʊ /

noun

1. Also calledhousey-housey a children's game in which numbered discs, counters, etc, are drawn at random and called out, while the players cover the corresponding numbers on cards, the winner being the first to cover all the numbers, a particular row, etc Compare bingo
2. a lottery

Word History and Origins

Origin of lotto¹

1770–80; < Italian < Germanic; lot

Word History and Origins

Origin of lotto¹

C18: from Italian, from Old French lot, from Germanic. See lot

Example Sentences

Alpecin–Deceuninck's Jasper Philipsen finished second and Arnaud de Lie third for Lotto–Dstny.

From BBC

God has as little care for Biden and his minions as he has for Trump and his, but everyone’s calling out his name seeking help, salvation, and the proper numbers for this week’s Lotto.

From Salon

"Since being in a good mood spurs people to take more risks, we were curious to see if weather, as an important factor that impacts human moods, relates to demand for lottery-like stocks which are highly risky and have lottery features like casino or lotto products," Dr Bradrania says.

From Science Daily

This guy should play the lotto tonight!

From Seattle Times

A suspect appears to jump over the counter and begin to reach for the drawers containing California Lotto tickets.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• gambling
• raffle
• sweepstake